McKinley PTO Newsletter
Where Every Parent Is A Member
October 16, 2017
President's Update
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for last Thursday's PTO meeting. We are exploring the option of providing child care (free of charge) through our wrap around care providers, Right At School, during our next PTO meeting on Thursday, January 11th at 6:30 p.m. Look for more details in the PTO newsletter as we get closer to that date.
Also, a big thank you to everyone who participated in the Ray's Wine & Spirits Fundraiser as well. Our next Dine Out fundraiser is this Wednesday, October 18th, at Jason's Deli, located next to Brookfield Square Mall, from 5-9 p.m.
The Online Scholastic Book Fair opens this Thursday, October 19th and runs through November 1st (scholastic.com/fair). Shipping is free to school and purchases benefit McKinley.
A reminder that there will be no school this Friday, October 20th. Enjoy the long weekend!
Have a great week!
PTO Dates to Remember
Make sure to put the following dates on your calendar!
- October 11th-25th Scholastic Book Fair Classroom Coin Competition
- October 18th - Jason's Deli Dine Out Fundraiser, 5-9 p.m.
- October 20th - No School
- October 23rd - JK Conferences
- October 24th-27th - Scholastic Book Fair
- October 24th-November 14th - City Tins Fundraiser
- October 26th - Costume Parade
- October 27th - No School
- October 26th & 30th - Elementary Conferences
- November 1st - Keepsake Art Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- November 15th - Open House, 4:30-6 p.m.
2017-18 McKinley Directories Are In!
A huge thank you Heidi Engbring, Sarah Began, Charlotte Gardner, Lindsay Stadler and Anna Schmidt for all your hard work creating this year's directory!
Jason's Deli Dine Out This Week!
City Tins Are Back!
The City Tins fundraiser will run from October 24th - November 14th. Look for a detailed flyer and order form in the Tuesday folders. There are 7 different Tins this year including a new Cedarburg 'staycation' set. These are fantastic gifts at the $30 price point and are a great way to support McKinley. Check out more details at: citytins.com
Lost and Found
Classroom Coin Competition Heating Up!
CLASSROOM COIN COMPETITION OCT 11th -25th
Students can bring in spare change to purchase books for our McKinley classroom libraries. In addition, Scholastic will match dollar for dollar to purchase books for Kids in Need Foundation, Reader to Reader, Inc., and the National Center for Families Learning. The classroom to raise the most money wins a popcorn/movie party! Good luck!
Fall 2017 Scholastic Book Fair - One Week Away!
Tuesday Oct. 24th 3:00-8:00
Wednesday Oct. 25th 11:00-4:00
Thursday Oct. 26th 3:00-8:00
Friday Oct. 27th 8:30-12:00
Come join us after school or during parent-teacher conferences and see what the Scholastic book fair has to offer! Check out the teacher wish list board and donate a book to your child’s classroom.
Thanks to those who have signed up to help with the fair, but many volunteers are still needed, especially right after school. No experience necessary and shopping on the job is encouraged! Click HERE to sign up to volunteer or contact Maura Riordan (riordanmaura@yahoo.com or 414-704-1263) with your availability.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12 Pre-order
Keepsake Art Night
November 1, 2017
5:30-7:30 PM
Small Gym
We hope your family can join us for this longstanding McKinley tradition. As in years past, your child (and adults too if they’d like) will have the opportunity to create a piece of art which will then be transferred onto keepsake products to enjoy for years. Your masterpieces will be returned in time for the holidays! Remember they make great gifts!
We are again using Original Works. Info on products can be found at http://www.originalworks.com. Product pricing can be found HERE.
Please bring your check book or cash as payment will be due that night. If there are any questions, please ask!
If you are interested in volunteering for the event please contact sarahdupee@mac.com.
Sarah Dupee and Robin Lane
Community Happenings
Wauwatosa School District Community Workshops - Your Input Matters!
For more information, click HERE.
Office Max / Office Depot Fundraising
This year Office Max/Office Depot stores are offering local schools the opportunity to partner in a fundraising activity. 5% of all qualifying purchases made by parents or teachers for the entire year will be donated to the school in the form of a merchandise credit. McKinley's master ID # is 70113794. For more information, visit http://www.officedepot.com/a/content/back-to-school/5percent/
How Do I Become a Member of the PTO?
You already are! If you are a parent, guardian or teacher at McKinley Elementary School, you are a member of the PTO.
Interested in becoming more involved? The PTO is always looking for help. Volunteer opportunities in areas of marketing, communication, social media coordination, event coordination, website design, merchandising and more! There are volunteer opportunities that fit everyone's schedule - during school hours, after school hours, work from home hours and one time event hours.
For more information about how you can become involved in PTO efforts, contact Lindsay Stadler lindsaystadler@gmail.com